Council, TIRZ seats up for grabs

The first day to file an application in the May 11 general election is Wednesday. The city clerk’s office, on the second floor of City Hall, 100 Military Plaza, is accepting applications through March 1 for the mayor’s seat and all 10 council offices.

To run for office, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18, and registered to vote in San Antonio. Candidates also must have lived in their council districts at least six months, and in the city for a year.

“Board members serve in an oversight capacity and make decisions about how TIRZ revenue is spent,” a city news release said. “Members are also responsible for helping to create or amend the guiding documents of the TIRZ, and approve contractual agreements and reimbursement requests from developers and other participating taxing entities. ”